The news is enough to scare anyone these days. We all hear the doom and gloom terms: recession, credit crisis, market free-fall. But what does it all mean and should it have an impact on whether we purchase our first home?

The answer is decidedly both yes and no. If you have been impacted directly by [...]

The home buyer tax credit, which is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, is a federal program designed to encourage Americans to purchase their first home.

This program, which continues until December 1, 2009, can make a big difference for many first-time home buyers. Imagine what $8,000 can do for you! This [...]

As a seller, it is extremely important that you have a firm grasp of the conditions of the real estate market in which you are selling. Understanding market conditions and being prepared to deal with them is the best way to sell your home in a reasonable amount of time.

What you Need to Know to [...]

Although industry analysts predicted a year of slow growth for residential construction, there are still quite a few developers providing luxury residences to high-end buyers in Fort Worth.

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Two of these developments are the Villa de Leon condos in Trinity Bluff and the 31 Throckmorton condo residences in Sundance Square. Both of these high-rise [...]

North Dallas, which is simply a generic term given to the northern suburbs of Dallas located north of 635, includes Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Plano, McKinney, Frisco and Richardson.
Addison
Addison, which is a great area for excellent dining, shopping and entertainment, boasts a diverse population of young professionals, families and empty nesters. The dynamic retail and [...]

Behind the gates of the Villas at Coppell is spectacular, townhome living in the heart of Coppell.
From an excellent Coppell location to fantastic schools and a close proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Interstate 35 and the President George Bush Turnpike, the Villas at Coppell offer relaxed, maintenance-free living with superb features and amenities.
Professionals [...]

The family owned and operated Mercedes Home has been a strong presence in Florida, Texas, North Carolina and South Carolina since 1983.

This dynamic home builder has since built homes for over 40,000 families, thereby leaving its mark throughout many communities in the Southeast, including Frisco, Texas.
Mercedes Homes has been recognized as a leader in the [...]

Selling your home takes a bit more work and planning than just putting the “For Sale” sign in your front yard. If you want to compete in today’s tough buyer’s market, and attract plenty of buyers, then there are a few things you’ll want to take care of beforehand:

1.       Clean - There is no better [...]

If there’s one thing that the national housing market free fall of the last few years has taught us, it is that we all may be changing our vision of what makes a fine residence.
While some of the more upscale downtown Dallas condos are sitting idle on the market, or being rented out instead of [...]